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Discover LudwigThe phrase "I found myself lacking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a realization of inadequacy or deficiency in oneself, often in a reflective or introspective context. Example: "After reviewing my performance, I found myself lacking in the necessary skills to complete the project successfully."
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It was the most frustrating thing in the world: I could judge others all day long but when it came to helping myself I found myself lacking.
In attempting last year to discover whether Seattle police were using Stingrays, I found myself lacking in pointed questions to ask: although I received an unequivocal "no," rather than a brush-off, it would have been nice to have something specific in mind, like a location or operation.
"Deadlines were passing and and I needed a kick up the arse, but with an army of psychic skeletons waiting to surge across synapses should they be lysergically fired, going 'gonzo' was not an option when I found myself lacking Caliope's influence.
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And I find myself lacking a logical argument to the contrary.
When I find myself lacking sleep, I am less productive, unable to focus and much less creative.
"I had accomplished what I wanted to in brokerage, found myself lacking in motivation, and you have to be motivated in that industry.
I often find myself lacking the time and energy to meet new people, so I too have tried online dating.
I can see myself through the lens of criticism and find myself lacking.
It wasn't long, however, before I found myself frustrated at the lack of social rewards being intelligent seemed to hold.
I found myself incredulous at the lack of outrage over the depravity of the more than 30 tunnels found burrowing underground into Israel created with the intent to attack Israeli civilians.
Following the action from the balcony, I found myself craning this way and that; lacking the flexibility of the owl boy, I went away with a neck cramp.
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